Psychological Factors Affecting English Presentation Skills: Problems and Solutions

In higher education, presentation is a skill that students must master and perform in most subjects. Among the various factors that influence the success of a presentation, psychological aspects often play a crucial role, particularly when learners present in a foreign language, such as English. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the problems and solutions related to psychological factors that students often encounter when giving English presentations. This study employed both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with 80 students responding to the questionnaire and 20 selected for in-depth interviews. Findings reveal that students are primarily influenced by their own shyness, lack of confidence, and Anxiety when delivering presentations in front of the class. Interestingly, they remained motivated throughout the learning process, thanks to teacher support and positive peer feedback during presentation activities. Regarding the methods students often use to overcome the above-mentioned psychological barriers, the most common is to prepare carefully and practice presentations regularly. Through this study, teachers should be aware of students' presentation difficulties and employ various teaching strategies to mitigate students' psychological problems during class participation, thereby helping them achieve their best results in their studies.